THE battle for the Amateur Boxing Association light-welterweight title has taken another twist after Amir Khan's withdrawal.

Bolton's Olympic hero withdrew in a row over tickets - but the boxer he was due to meet in Saturday's quarter-finals in Yarmouth, Canvey's John Martin, also pulled out with a broken hand.

So Liverpool light-welterweight Steve Williams - who lost to Khan in the North West finals but was reinstated following his withdrawal - has got a bye through to Friday's semi-finals in Preston.

Wigan's double ABA light-flyweight title winner Craig Lyon beat Home Counties champion James Fowl to go through.

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